Postcode EX31 2BN (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 2BN and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX31 2BN is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in August 2016 and is an active postcode. EX31 2BN is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EX31 2BN is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of EX31 2BN as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Families in terraces and flats.

The closest road name to EX31 2BN is Taw Wharf which is centered 185 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Sticklepath Terrace and is 200 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 434 m away.

The closest primary school to EX31 2BN (for ages 11 and under) is Ashleigh CofE Primary School.

The local pub for residents of EX31 2BN is The Watergate and is 309 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 11, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Fireaway Designer Pizza and is 309 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on November 18, 2021.

Policing for EX31 2BN is covered by the Devon & Cornwall police force association and Devon is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to EX31 2BN and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EX31 2BN, and the approximate distance away.

Taw Wharf 185 m
Clifton Street 199 m
Castle Quay 210 m
Commercial Road 222 m
Sticklepath Terrace 248 m
Signal Terrace 257 m
Castle Street 259 m
Clifton Terrace 271 m
The Strand 301 m
Holland Street 316 m
Paiges Lane 325 m
Cross Street 326 m
Station Road 329 m
High Street 419 m
North Walk 432 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 2BN

Introduction August 2016
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from EX31 2BN - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
703 m
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 836 m
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
922 m
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
922 m
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
922 m
Yeo Valley Primary School 1.01 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
1.18 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
1.29 km
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 1.3 km
The Park Community School 1.35 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
1.63 km
Eden Park Academy 1.75 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
1.89 km
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
2.34 km
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 2.58 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
2.85 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
2.9 km
Holywell Church of England School 3.18 km
Landkey Community Primary Academy 4.26 km
Goodleigh Church of England Primary School Good
(November 8, 2016)
4.5 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX31 2BN - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
March 4, 2019
0 m
Asda Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 16, 2017
0 m
Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 30, 2018
0 m
Instore at Asda Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 27, 2019
0 m
Next Retailers - other Exempt
October 29, 2018
0 m
The Food Warehouse by Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
September 20, 2018
0 m
No 22 Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
October 19, 2021
261 m
Castle Chambers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
271 m
Painted Fan Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 1, 2018
297 m
Dhaba Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
309 m
Fireaway Designer Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
November 18, 2021
309 m
Honeymoon Chinese And Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 22, 2019
309 m
Moghul Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
309 m
Queen Annes Cafe On The Strand Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 9, 2018
309 m
Tea by the Taw Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 21, 2018
309 m
The Watergate Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 11, 2019
309 m
Barnstaple And North Devon Liberal Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 7, 2005
324 m
Claytons and The Glasshouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 27, 2020
324 m
Fields Farm Shop and Butchery Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 23, 2021
332 m
Rusty Nail Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 31, 2018
332 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX31 2BN - Data from Apr 2022

Sticklepath Terrace Bus Stop/Station 200 m
Sticklepath Terrace Bus Stop/Station 232 m
Station Entrance Bus Stop/Station 421 m
Imperial Hotel Bus Stop/Station 440 m
Sticklepath Hill Bus Stop/Station 459 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 434 m
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 8.77 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 8.77 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 8.78 km
Exeter International Airport Air 59.7 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX31 2BN - Data from Dec 2021

Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.38 km
Sowden Reservoir Inland Water 1.7 km
Frankmarsh Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.79 km
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.84 km
Tutshill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.25 km
Elmpark Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.26 km
Ash Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.3 km
Hollamoor Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.58 km
Shorleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.58 km
Roborough Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.6 km
Stoneyard Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.74 km
Claypit Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.88 km
Old Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.9 km
Stoneyard Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.95 km
Rook's Bridge Covert Woodland Or Forest 3.12 km

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.07789100
Longitude -4.06438500
OS Easting 255486
OS Northing 0132980
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
19203
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
North Devon
County Electorial Division Barnstaple South ED
Electoral Ward Roundswell
Local Authority District North Devon
Region / Government Office Region South West
European Electoral Region South West
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: Heart of the South West
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Devon and Cornwall

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000043
Travel To Work Area Barnstaple

NHS

NHS England Region South West
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Devon
Cancer Alliance Peninsula
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
South West
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Devon
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Devon CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Urbanites
Group: Urban professionals and families
Subgroup: Families in terraces and flats
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Barnstaple BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33046298
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Devon 009
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Devon 009C
Output Area / Small Area 5A3